Object types that the Scheme uses

These terms are from the FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus (Forum on Information Standards in Heritage - FISH).

Term Scope note Term type SENESCHAL URI Other URI
CELLAR DWELLING A basement or cellar, usually within a house, leased as a separate dwelling. Preferred term 94116 -
Cellarers House Narrow term 91408 -
CELLARERS RANGE Living and working quarters for the cellarer who was in charge of provisions and the running of the cellar. Preferred term 91409 -
Cellarium Narrow term 137529 -
Cellarium Narrow term 91410 -
Celluloid Works Narrow term 91411 -
Celt Narrow term - -
CELTIC CROSS A free-standing cross made of stone in the form of a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. Often used as a grave marker Preferred term 163226 -
CELTIC FIELD SYSTEM A fairly regular system of small rectangular fields. Examples may date from the middle Bronze Age to the Roman period. The word 'Celtic' carries no chronological or cultural connotations in this context. Preferred term 68635 -
CELTIC HEAD A carved head of Iron Age or Roman date, with uncertain use. Preferred term 95881 -
Celtic Monastery Use DOUBLE HOUSE, MONASTERY, NUNNERY or RELIGIOUS HOUSE. Narrow term 70669 -
CEMENT Powder mixed with water and applied as a paste for binding stones and bricks or for forming floors, walls etc. Preferred term 78940 -
CEMENT KILN A kiln used to calcine the component parts of cement to remove excess water and other ingredients. Preferred term 91412 -
CEMENT MANUFACTURING SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the production of cement. Preferred term 91413 -
CEMENT SILO Large storage structure for powdered cement. Preferred term 91414 -
CEMENT WORKS A site where cement is manufactured for the building industry. Preferred term 69057 -
CEMENTATION FURNACE Large open hearth furnace often located inside a brick cone for use in steelmaking. Preferred term 69183 -
CEMENTATION STEEL WORKS Production of steel by reheating wrought iron in charcoal filled containers. Preferred term 91415 -
CEMENTSTONE MINE A site where cementstone nodules are extracted under ground. Preferred term 140060 -
CEMENTSTONE QUARRY A site where cementstone nodules are extracted. Preferred term 140061 -
CEMETERY An area of ground, set apart for the burial of the dead. Preferred term 70053 -
Cemetery Barrow A round barrow containing or covering a number of burials. Use both terms. Narrow term 94022 -
CEMETERY CHAPEL A place of worship within the grounds of a cemetery. Preferred term 71504 -
Cemetery Garden Use both terms. Narrow term 91416 -
CEMETERY LODGE A small house or cottage at the entrance to a cemetery, usually occupied by a caretaker or gardener, etc. Preferred term 71475 -
CENOTAPH A sepulchral monument erected to commemorate a person or persons buried elsewhere. Preferred term 68759 -
CENSER A vessel in which incense is burnt. Preferred term 95880 -
CENTERING A temporary support placed under a vault or arch to support them during construction. Preferred term 137530 -
Central Chimney Plan see axial chimney plan Narrow term 137531 -
CENTRAL FIREPLACE PLAN A plan in which a chimney containing back-to-back fireplaces heats two rooms simultaneously by being placed within the dividing wall. Preferred term 137532 -

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